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8th grade - Study Guide 7

Quiz by Ms. Martin

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  • Q1
    What is the role of the hypothalamus in maintaining body temperature during cold conditions?
    It increases appetite to generate body heat.
    It sends signals to constrict blood vessels and induce shivering to generate heat.
    It decreases metabolism and slows down heart rate.
    It causes the body to sweat and cool down.
    30s
  • Q2
    Which organ is responsible for regulating blood glucose levels?
    Heart.
    Liver.
    Pancreas.
    Kidneys.
    30s
  • Q3
    What is the main purpose of thermoregulation in the human body?
    To maintain a stable internal body temperature.
    To increase physical strength.
    To enhance sensory perception.
    To digest food more efficiently.
    30s
  • Q4
    What is the primary function of the liver in maintaining homeostasis?
    Production of red blood cells.
    Storage of bile for digestion.
    Metabolism of drugs and toxins.
    Regulation of body temperature.
    30s
  • Q5
    The ability of an organism to maintain a stable environment is known as:
    metabolism
    respiration
    adaptation
    homeostasis
    30s
  • Q6
    Which level of organization is directly made up of groups of similar cells that perform the same function?
    Tissue
    Organism
    Cell
    Organ
    30s
  • Q7
    What type of tissue is responsible for contracting and allowing movement in the body?
    Connective tissue
    Muscle tissue
    Epithelial tissue
    Nerve tissue
    30s
  • Q8
    Which type of tissue primarily serves to protect the body and its internal organs?
    Epithelial tissue
    Connective tissue
    Muscle tissue
    Nerve tissue
    30s
  • Q9
    What type of tissue acts as the body's wiring system and conducts signals?
    Epithelial tissue
    Nerve tissue
    Muscle tissue
    Connective tissue
    30s
  • Q10
    Which type of tissue helps to hold the body together and supports other tissues and organs?
    Epithelial tissue
    Connective tissue
    Nerve tissue
    Muscle tissue
    30s
  • Q11
    Which type of muscle tissue is responsible for involuntary movements, such as those in the heart?
    Cardiac muscle tissue
    Smooth muscle tissue
    Connective tissue
    Skeletal muscle tissue
    30s
  • Q12
    What is the primary function of the immune system?
    gas exchange; regulation of temperature
    support; protection; movement
    waste removal; regulation of fluid levels
    defense against infection
    30s
  • Q13
    What is the primary function of the muscular system?
    digestion of food; waste removal
    support; movement
    waste removal; regulation of fluid levels
    defense against infection
    30s
  • Q14
    What is the primary function of the cardiovascular system?
    digestion of food; waste removal
    defense against infection
    control of behavior and body systems; cognition
    transport of materials through the body; regulation of temperature
    30s
  • Q15
    What is the primary function of the urinary system?
    support; movement
    gas exchange; regulation of temperature
    waste removal; regulation of fluid levels
    defense against infection
    30s

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